Reconfigurable water distribution system for a walk-in tub bathing installation with a single pump for multiple functions
US11659963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reconfigurable water distribution system for a walk-in tub bathing installation including two or more types of discharge ports for discharging water. The system includes a single motorized pump having an input connected to a suction port of the bathing installation, and an output port delivering pressurized water. A pipe system selectively connects the pump to the two or more types of discharge ports to selectively direct the pressurized water to the different ones of the types of discharge ports. The system selectively enables the bathing installation to perform a plurality of different functions using a single pump.
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